Suzanne Santoro reveals often-overlooked anatomical and symbolic aspects of the female body, challenging traditional erasure and stylization found in Western art history. Her work uncovers hidden structures and meanings within classical and contemporary depictions of femininity. Using materials like resin, she creates sculptures cast from her own body that examine themes of identity and embodiment. Her photographic works incorporate reflective surfaces that engage with ideas of visibility, invisibility, and duality in the portrayal of women. Her approach critically addresses the politics of representation and the reclamation of female narratives, bridging historical and contemporary perspectives to invite reflection on how female bodies are perceived and understood. ...
